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Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Survey of Literature
2.1 Overview of previous studies on register variation
2.2 The Multi-dimensional approach to register variation
2.3 The advantages of the MD analysis
2.4 The Systemic-functional approach
2.5 Terminologies in the present study:register,genre and text types
2.6 The model of context for the present analysis
2.7 Common ground between SFL and the MD approach
2.8 Probabilistic grammar
2.9 Review of the MD studies
2.10 Overview of register studies in systemic tradition
2.11 Gaps in the literature and the need for the integrated Approach
2.12 Summary
Chapter 3 Research Design
3.1 Text selection
3.2 Variables for the study:linguistic features
3.3 Systemic coder as the tagging tool
3.4 Procedure of the research
3.5 Summary
Chapter 4 Dimensions of Variations among the Registers
4.1 Interpretation of the dimensions
4.2 Variations of the registers along dimensions
4.3 Extending the description:a cluster analysis of the register relations across dimensions
4.4 Generalizations
4.5 Summary
Chapter 5 Linguistic Functions,Context and Register Variation
5.1 Introduction:the co-occurring features revisited
5.2 Functionality of co-occurring linguistic features on Dimension 1
5.3 Functionality of co-occurring linguistic features on Dimension 2
5.4 Functionality of co-occurring linguistic features on Dimension 3
5.5 Functionality of co-occurring linguistic features on Dimension 4
5.6 Functionality Of co-occurring linguistic features on Dimension 5
5.7 Functionality Of co-occurring linguistic features on Dimension 6
5.8 Dimensional relations and functionality of linguistic features
5.9 Register variations and cognitive function of the linguistic features
5.10 Summary
Chapter 6 Conclusions
6.1 Summary of the Major Findings and Contributions
6.2 Theoretical implications
6.3 Limitations and future research
Appendix I Sources of the Texts Used in the Study
Appendix II Multi-dimensional profiles of each register
Bibliography